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Auctions Jan 23, 2025, 11 AM
Part 3 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Feb. 11-12 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the Feb. 11-12 auction features more material that Kugel “assembled over a multidecade effort to build an expansive collection of philatelic and postal history items focused on military conflicts of the 19th and 20th centuries.” -
US Stamps Jan 23, 2025, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Hidden clue provides possible dollar-sign rate breakdown
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a candidate for the earliest photo-cachet campaign cover, and some sage advice when looking for stamps from Latin America. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2025, 1 PM
The United Nations continues Lunar New Year series
by David HartwigThe stamps are denominated $1.65 for use for the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. -
Postal Updates Jan 22, 2025, 11 AM
Inaugural postmarks and souvenir cover offered
by Linn’s StaffTwo postmarks for the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States will be available from Washington, D.C. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2025, 8 AM
Kingdom of Sedang local post stamps have great appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAccording to Focus on Forgeries by Varo Tyler, the stamps of Sedang were forged in 1889, almost before the ink was dry on the genuine stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2025, 2 PM
U.S. Stellar Formations series of Priority Mail stamps to double in size Jan. 21
by Charles SneeAlthough no official USPS first-day ceremony is planned for the two stamps, the designated first-day city is Big Sky, Mont., an appropriate location, given the vastness of the stamps’ subjects. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2025, 12 PM
Format of Goodnight Moon pane a pain for collectors
by Jay BigalkeThe layout is similar to the pane of 20 for the Peanuts commemorative forever stamps issued Sept. 30, 2022. -
World Stamps Jan 21, 2025, 8 AM
Jan. 13 Canada Post definitives meet new postal rates
by David HartwigCanada Post issued four new stamps in its multiyear From Far and Wide series Jan. 13 to match postal rate increases taking effect the same day. -
Auctions Jan 20, 2025, 11 AM
Philatelist Alex Haimann joins Cherrystone
by Linn’s StaffHaimann will focus on consignor relations, marketing and expanding Cherrystone’s presence at United States national-level stamp shows and international exhibitions. -
World Stamps Jan 20, 2025, 8 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates the ‘Vicar of Dibley’ sitcom Jan. 14
by David HartwigThe Vicar of Dibley follows the female vicar Geraldine Granger (Dawn French) who is assigned to the church in the fictional Oxfordshire village of Dibley. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2025, 9 AM
Prospectus available for April 18-20 Philatelic Show
by Linn’s StaffThe theme of the show will be the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. -
World Stamps Jan 16, 2025, 12 PM
New catalog of Italian classic stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe catalog of 256 color pages by Franco Filanci and Domenico Tagliente is presented in both Italian and English. -
World Stamps Jan 15, 2025, 12 PM
Isle of Man celebrates the Year of the Snake
by Linn’s StaffThe Isle of Man Post Office issued the set of four stamps in two vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2025, 8 AM
U.S. 2011 Disney-Pixar set in demand inside and outside hobby
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerRelatively recent U.S. forever stamp issues with se-tenant (side-by-side) designs are one of the most active parts of the U.S. stamp market. -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2025, 11 AM
Are lengthy service wait times in some post offices out of control?
by Jay BigalkeWait times for service vary greatly from post office to post office across the United States. -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2025, 8 AM
December cartoon caption contest winner might get muddy
by John M. HotchnerSeveral Linn’s readers honed in on the most popular theme for our December cartoon caption contest, featuring the Peanuts comic strip character Pigpen. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 12 PM
USPS adds stamps for ‘Goodnight Moon’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ to 2025 program
by Charles SneeThe United States Postal Service announced Jan. 13 that it will issue stamps for the bedtime story Goodnight Moon and the children’s animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 11 AM
Boston 2026 World Expo seeks off-paper stamp donations for use during show
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps will be used in welcome packets and in the youth and beginner’s areas. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 8 AM
Details on Great Britain’s 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail announced details on the first eight issues of its 2025 commemorative stamp program. -
Postal Updates Jan 10, 2025, 10 AM
Celebrating 190th anniversary of Kentucky church
by Linn’s StaffAntioch Christian Church, a building in Winchester, Ky., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.